Histon and Impington Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Histon and Impington, the crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 in May 2025 translates to a daily risk that, while low, is not uniform across crime types. This figure, 21% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflects the area’s generally safer profile but masks pockets of heightened activity. The most common crimes—violence and sexual offences (36% of total) and bicycle theft (12%)—highlight a dual challenge: the need for community safety measures against interpersonal violence and the vulnerability of cycling infrastructure to theft. Seasonal factors, such as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contribute to the rise in violence and sexual offences, a pattern consistent with other built-up areas in Cambridgeshire where similar spikes occur during spring. However, the area’s below-average rates for anti-social behaviour and public order offences—58% and 48% below UK levels, respectively—suggest effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The sharp contrast between the area’s overall safety and the disproportionate rise in specific crime types, such as burglary and robbery, indicates that targeted interventions may be necessary to address emerging risks without undermining the broader success of maintaining a lower-than-average crime rate.

May 2025 saw a 260% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to 18 cases. This surge, coupled with a 300% jump in burglary (from one to four incidents), signals a shift in crime dynamics. Bicycle theft remains starkly disproportionate, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—900% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These figures contrast sharply with the area’s below-average rates for anti-social behaviour (58% below UK levels) and public order offences (48% below UK levels). For residents, the spike in burglary and violent crime underscores the importance of securing homes and personal belongings during the late spring season. The data also reveals an anomaly in robbery, which rose 264% above the UK average, suggesting targeted activity in specific locations. These trends, while concerning, do not negate the area’s overall safety compared to national benchmarks but highlight the need for localized awareness.

Histon and Impington's crime rate in May 2025 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 92.4% increase compared to April's rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This jump, while significant, remains 21% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly two reported crimes each day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak social hours. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 7,880, suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes and property-related incidents highlights a shift in risk profiles, particularly for those living or working in areas with higher foot traffic or outdoor activity. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while the overall rate is below the UK average, the concentration of certain crime types—such as burglary and robbery—poses a more immediate concern for specific communities within the area.